RESULTS
The Bowling Green State University men's golf team shot an opening round 299 to sit in a tie for fourth after 18 holes of action at the Palmas Del Mar in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Monday's action was the first for the Falcons this Spring.
The 14-team field is led by USC Upstate, who carded a 9-under 279, to take a commanding 15 shot lead. Rollins is second (294), followed by Johnson & Wales (296), BGSU (299) and Old Dominion (299).
Senior Matt Schneider is tied for third after opening with a 2-under, 70 (36-34), while fellow classmate John Powers opened with an even-par, 72 (36-36), to sit in ninth.
Also competing for the Orange and Brown were Wes Gates (39-37--76, T-26th), Drew Preston (47-34--81, T-59th) and Scott Blackburn (39-42--81, T-59th).
A total of 82 competitors competed in round one.
Team Standings
1. USC Upstate 279 (-9)
2. Rollins 294 (+6)
3. Johnson & Wales 296 (+8)
T4. Bowling Green 299 (+11)
T4. Old Dominion 299 (+11)
6. St. John’s 303 (+15)
7. Seton Hall 304 (+16)
T8. Wilmington 305 (+17)
T8. Ohio 305 (+17)
T10. St. Thomas 306 (+18)
T10. Loyola Chicago 306 (+18)
12. Indianapolis 309 (+21)
13. James Madison 312 (+24)
14. Fort Hays State 334 (+46)